Prepare against Katharina Bangiev
Spain · World #37,442 classical · FIDE ID 16267230
When preparing against Katharina Bangiev, expect 1.e4 in 95% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (69% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (56%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon as Black, 29.4% over 17 games.
Our database contains 157 games by Katharina Bangiev, covering Aug 2018 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Katharina Bangiev's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Katharina Bangiev before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 1,947 | 1,947 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,695 | 1,697 | Oct 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,807 | 1,885 | Aug 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 157 | 57 | 32 | 68 | 36.3% |
| As White | 82 | 32 | 13 | 37 | 39.0% |
| As Black | 75 | 25 | 19 | 31 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Katharina Bangiev's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Katharina Bangiev's side.
First moves as White (82 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 78 | 95.1% | 45.5% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 4.9% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 45.5% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Bangiev usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Bangiev usually continues Nf3 (47.1% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Bangiev usually continues d4 (45.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 5% of White games, 75.0% score
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Bangiev usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Bangiev usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …f5 (25% of these games) — Bangiev usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 36 | 69.2% | 38.9% |
| d6 | 9 | 17.3% | 72.2% |
| e5 | 7 | 13.5% | 64.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 55.6% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 6 | 33.3% | 16.7% |
| d6 | 1 | 5.6% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 5.6% | 50.0% |
Katharina Bangiev's chess games
All 157 games by Katharina Bangiev in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2018 - Aug 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 57 wins, 32 draws, 68 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B54 | Sicilian | 11 | 5/1/5 | 45.5% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C25 | Vienna Game | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 17 | 5/3/9 | 29.4% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 9 | 6/1/2 | 66.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| D90 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2024 | Miguel A. Martinez Gonzalez | 2,138 | 16th Vecindario Montalvo Memorial | B22 |
| Oct 2023 | Paul A Hutchinson | 2,011 | 20th Calvia Amateur Open | B01 |
| Jun 2022 | Nicolas Martin Cabeza | 1,694 | ch-ESP States U14 | B91 |
| Apr 2026 | Adrian Valido Ramos | 1,692 | 18th Montalvo Mem 2026 | B56 |
| Mar 2024 | Javier Fernandez Hernandez | 1,690 | 16th Vecindario Montalvo Memorial | B91 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER U10 Girls | 2019 | 20 | 9.5 | 1,105 |
| ch-GER U12 Girls | 2021 | 16 | 7.5 | 1,260 |
| ch-Hannover Bezirk U10 | 2017 | 11 | 5 | 819 |
| ch-Canarias w | 2023 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,536 |
| VI Torneo Internacional FIA 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,687 |
| 16th Vecindario Montalvo Memorial | 2024 | 9 | 5 | 2,031 |
| Teguise Hotel Open | 2024 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,825 |
| 17th Montalvo Mem | 2025 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,751 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Katharina Bangiev's chess games?
157 games by Katharina Bangiev, from Aug 2018 to Aug 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Katharina Bangiev has played.
What does Katharina Bangiev play on the first move as White?
Across 82 games with White in our database, Katharina Bangiev opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Katharina Bangiev answers 1...c5 (69% of games), 1...d6 (17% of games), 1...e5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (56% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games), 1...d6 (6% of games).
What openings does Katharina Bangiev play as White?
As White, Katharina Bangiev's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Caro-Kann: Main Line (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Vienna Game (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 82 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Katharina Bangiev play as Black?
As Black, Katharina Bangiev most often plays: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (17 games, 29.4% win rate); Pirc Defense (9 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 75 games.
What is Katharina Bangiev's FIDE rating?
Katharina Bangiev is currently rated 1,947 in classical chess, 1,695 in rapid and 1,807 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,947 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Katharina Bangiev played?
Our database contains 157 games by Katharina Bangiev, covering Aug 2018 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 57 wins, 32 draws, 68 losses (36.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Katharina Bangiev?
157 games by Katharina Bangiev reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.